Sunday, 13 March 2016

How to Root Samsung with One Click Root

Since the first day Samsung entered the smartphone market, it entrenches on the top list of the smartphone market. It is not the first to the high-end Android handset game, but its initial effort has brought a huge hit. Samsung, now as the leader of its fellow competitors, is not just a market leader in innovation and adapting proactively to consumer needs; it is also a brand with high ambitions and considerable forward momentum to the industrial standard.

Samsung line products have occupied most of the top-sale list of Android devices, a few examples, Galaxy Note I, Note II, Galaxy S Duos, Galaxy S II, Galaxy S III, Galaxy S4 and else. With such extensive popularity, rooting Samsung becomes the hottest concern among its users, fans, and developers.

How to root Samsung in one click with Android Root?


Here takes Samsung Galaxy S4 as an example. Other device models please refer to the correspondent guide page
IMPORTANT: Before you proceed, please do backup your important data first.

Prepare your Samsung device (Galaxy S4 in this case), USB cable (the stock one recommended) within your reach. Internet Connection is required.
Free download Kingo Android Root, install and launch it on your computer.


Connect your Samsung device (Galaxy S4 in this case) to your computer via USB cable. Make sure the connection is stable. Do not touch or unplug the cable till the end.
[If you have already installed driver software on your PC, skip to the next step]
After connecting to computer, Kingo Android Root will automatically check driver for your device and if it isn’t installed on your PC, it will download and install for you. Once driver installation is finished, the program will establish connection with your device.
[If you have already enabled USB Debugging Mode, skip to the next step]
Now enable USB Debugging on your device manually by following the detailed instructions on the interface of Kingo Android Root according to your Android version respectively. Once enabled, your device model name and root status will appear on the software as long as ROOT Notifications and a ROOT button.


IMPORTANT: DO READ THE NOTIFICATIONS BEFORE YOU PROCEED
After realizing the risks and possible consequences of Android rooting behavior, click ROOT to start rooting your device. It will take a few minutes to complete the process. The time required by the process varies from different objective conditions such as connection, network, phone models and all. Do not panic if it takes a little longer.

If it succeeds, which happens in most cases, Kingo Root will give you a success notice. DO NOT UNPLUG YOUR DEVICE YET! Please click "Finish" and wait for your device to reboot.

When your device successfully reboots itself, Kingo Android Root will again establish connection with your device. There would a screen pop out on your device shown as below. Click "Grant" to superuser privilege.
Kingo Android Root now will show you a ROOT Status of your device as YES. And you will have the option to remove root from your device as well by just one-click.



Google Opinion Rewards, you're Androiding wrong

I've used Google Opinion Rewards since it first came to the UK, but my appreciation for the service has grown exponentially in recent months, as has the number of surveys to fill out. It's now at a point where I'm comfortable in saying it's one the very first apps I'd recommend a new Android user downloads.

If you can get it, there's absolutely zero reason not to.

Google Opinion Rewards is basically a market research tool that Google will pay you to use. In exchange for answers to the surveys it provides, Google will give you varying amounts of credit to spend in the Play Store on any content available within. Surveys in Opinion Rewards are typically created by outside researchers for academic and commercial use, and unless otherwise stated up front your answers are anonymously aggregated and passed on to the researchers.

samsung bringing ad blocking-its android browser



Samsung will be adding the ability to have ads blocked in its Android browser by opening a new Content Blocker extension API to developers. An update is rolling out now to devices running Lollipop or higher that enables the new functionality. Developers will be able to use Samsung's new Content Blocker extension API to develop both content and ad blockers for the browser. This is very similar to how Apple enabled support for ad and content blocking in Safari with iOS 9.

The apps that utilize the Content Blocker extension API will only work on Samsung's browser, but not other options like Chrome. Samsung's browser comes pre-installed on all Samsung smartphones, and it is also available in Google Play for those not using a Samsung phone to download and install. Is ad blocking enough to get you to switch to Samsung's browser, or will you just continue with another browser? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

Friday, 11 March 2016

Android Device Manager: track and wipe a lost or stolen smartphone

Google has recently updated its Android Device Manager software to include remote password changes alongside the ability to locate or wipe your lost or stolen device. Here we explain how to set it up.

Setting up Android Device Manager

Step 1

First need to head over to www.google.com/android/devicemanager where you’ll be prompted to accept Google’s request for location data. As this is a tracking service it’s necessary to do this for the feature to work properly.

How to Download Free Games on Android

Gaming while on the go is awesome, but as the technology and features behind mobile games has evolved, so too have the prices that many developers charge for their work. The only bad part about enjoying mobile games is paying for them—especially if they aren’t all that fun to play (a feature which can often only be found after making the purchase)!
                         You can download all games to your android tablet as well.



Luckily, many developers are still working to provide customers with a valuable and enjoyable gaming experience on their Android devices, for the ultra-affordable cost of free. Moreover, these free games and apps truly don’t skimp on quality, but rather demonstrate a commitment to the customer.However, many Android users are unsure of how to obtain and initiate these free game downloads

Without further delay, let’s take a look at a few easy ways to download free games on Android systems!

1. Through Google Play


Google Play is one of the most respected and reliable app and game marketplaces in the Android universe. The digital storefront is available on every Android system (as Android is owned and operated by Google), but can be easily download for free if it isn’t (say if a user deleted it, or if memory issues were encountered).

Google Play provides a massive selection of device-compatible apps and games for customers to choose from. If a particular app or game isn’t compatible with one’s device, it won’t appear for download; there’s no need to worry about whether or not a game or app will work on a specific device, accordingly.



  • The list of games and apps available through Google Play are massive,
  • But luckily, they can be filtered by a number of different specifications and requirements, from type and genre, to price and popularity.

  • Simply setting the filter to display only free games or apps will populate one’s screen with the best and most enjoyable free game downloads.
There’s no reason to delay in making use of free games and apps through Google Play!

2. Amazon Games

The massive online retailer and sales powerhouse, Amazon, also makes it easy to enjoy free Android games.
  • Head to Amazon’s website on the device’s browser,
  • Or more easily, download the Amazon and/or Amazon gaming app through the Google Play marketplace.
  • Like Google Play, a ton of awesome downloadable games and apps will be available here, and can be filtered to display only free titles.
It should be noted, though, that Amazon doesn’t always display games that are compatible with an exclusive device; check out your device model and number before heading to the Amazon Game marketplace, and in the descriptions of each game and app, you’ll be able to tell whether or not a device is compatible (for instance, a certain model and firmware of Android software or product may be required to run a specific app or game).
These two marketplaces are sure to have most everyone enjoying awesome games and apps for free! Be sure to monitor the amount of time spent partaking in free game downloads—it’s easy to lose track of the hours when having free fun!

3. Install Using APK’s 

You can get APK files of many popular games on internet. These are separate files which can be installed without Google play or any other app. You simply need to put those apk files on your memory card or internal memory then open it in the phone. Once you install it then you can play the game with ease. Whatever game you want just search for their APK file. You can also search for Mod apk which gives even more games for free download. 

4. 3rd Party Marketplaces

There are number of 3rd party marketplaces through which you can download free games on your android mobile. Some of these marketplaces are:
Go to any one of these websites and search for your favorite game. You can directly download and install it on your android. You can also get other apps as well. 



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How to Track a Stolen Android Phone

If you have been the unfortunate victim and had your Android phone stolen, rest assured there is a way to track your phone. Your first thought may be to Google terms such as Find my Android or Track my Android. While these are good choices, you have a good chance of locating your stolen Android Phone with the Android Device Manager linked to Google Play on your account. Here are some easy to follow steps to track your stolen Android phone via the Android Device Manager utilizing any device online.


Android Device Manager

To ensure full function of the Android Device Manager, set up the app when you set up your phone. This way, you will be ready should something happen and your phone is stolen. Note: You must allow the Android Device Manager to act as a device manager. By doing this, you are setting your phone up to wipe or lock your phone remotely in the event that it is stolen.


You will need a Google Account to download the app and may use any of the accounts on your phone to download from Google Play. Follow the instructions by entering your Google password and tapping the enter button to sign in. Notice that there is an option for a guest login. This allows someone else to use your phone to wipe or lock their device. Keep this in mind should you need to utilize a friend’s phone to do the same.

Download Android Device Manager from Google Play

Track on the Web
To start tracking your Android, try logging into a computer, phone or tablet and open the browser, pointing it to the Android Device Manager website. This is an easy way to find your phone if someone is utilizing it on the web.
If you have located the phone on a map and are close by, choose the option to ring your device at full volume for five minutes. This will definitely get somebody’s attention and you will be able to locate them if they are in the vicinity. This works even if your ringer has been turned off.
New Lock Screen
You may create a new lock screen password. If you do not have a lock screen password, set one up now. This is a simple protection for everyday use which can prevent someone from posting silly things from your phone should they pick it up while you are away from it.
By creating a new lock screen, you make it impossible for a thief to get into your phone without the password. Remember, you can do this from someone else’s phone via the guest account.
Wipe the phone
If you are unable to locate the stolen phone for whatever reason, you do have the option of ensuring your personal information is safe. Choose the Wipe phone feature as a last resort. You will lose all photos, data, and everything on your phone. However, if there is no hope of finding the phone, this is probably the best option.
When you find yourself faced with the how do I find my android or how do I track my android questions, hopefully, these tips will help you find that stolen phone quickly.





How To Track Android Phone Without App

Google has made it very easy to track your Android phone or tablet without app. Earlier the same feature was not there but Google updated them later. Now you can see the current location of all of your active android devices. Android phone can be tracked with Android Device Manager. Android device manager also provides many other features which are very helpful if your android phone gets lost or stolen.



Android device manager provides features such as ring your phone, wipe data, lock the phone etc. Android device manager shows you the world map indicating each of your devices location. You can also select particular active device and see its current location. Active devices here indicates devices in which you have signed in with same Google Account. Suppose you have a tablet and an android phone then there will be 2 active devices present in ADM.



Android device manager can be accessed through computer or your phone (another phone) as well.


Below are few step by step process to track your android phone without app:

  1. Before you can track your Android phone, there are 3 things which is necessary. Phone must be connected to a Google Account, internet must be on and Android Device Manager must be enabled on your device. (ON by default)
  2. If above things are satisfied then you can login to Android Device Manager to track your phone without app. 
  3. Once you are logged in, you will be able to see all your active android devices. Choose your Android phone from list of active devices. 
  4. Now you will be able to see its current location on the map. If it’s lost or stolen then you can have an idea about its location and it will help you in getting it back. 
  5. Beside this, you can perform 3 additional function on your phone remotely via Android device manager. You can “Ring your phone“, “Lock your phone” and “Erase your phone“. Out of these, Lock and erase options must be enabled on your phone via ADM app settings. 
  6. In case you are unable to find your phone at home or office then you can simply ring it from Android device manager or see its location to have an idea about your phone. 
During the process, you can encounter many problems such as no device found or location unavailable. The main reason for such reasons is that either you are signed in with different Google account or internet is not working on the phone at that time. You need to make sure that you must sign in with same Google account on ADM through which you are signed in on your android phone. It will make sure that you are able to locate your android phone. Also check your internet connection that it’s working or not. If it’s working then location unavailable error will not come. 
This is the best way to find your android phone without app or via Google account. With Android Device manager, you can find your Samsung Android phone, Motorola G,E,X phones, HTC,Sony,Micromax,Karbonn,nexus and various others Android devices and tablets. However beside this, there are many professional apps such as bitdefender, lookout etc which perform many other important function on your Android phone remotely.  

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Tuesday, 23 February 2016

Connecting to Optimum WiFi: Kindle Touch

The Kindle Touch is WiFi enabled and can be used with Optimum WiFi to access the Internet. Optimum WiFi will enable you to surf the Web and access your favorite applications.
Simply follow the steps outlined below and you'll be surfing the Web with Optimum WiFi in no time.

Enable WiFi

  1. Tap the Menu button and select Settings.
  2. Tap WiFi.
  3. Make sure WiFi is set to ON.

Connect to the Optimum WiFi Network

Once WiFi is turned on, it's easy to connect to Optimum WiFi. From the Kindle Touch's desktop:
  1. Tap the Menu button and select Settings.
  2. Tap WiFi. Wait a moment as your Kindle Touch detects the WiFi networks in range.
  3. Find optimumwifi from the list of available networks (SSIDs) and tap it.
  4. Wait a few seconds while your Kindle Touch connects.
Once you've joined a WiFi network manually, your Kindle Touch automatically joins it whenever the network is in range. If more than one previously used network is in range, your device will join the one last used.

Sign In to Optimum WiFi

Once you've connected to the Optimum WiFi network, simply launch your web browser and you will be taken to the Optimum WiFi sign in page.
  1. Enter your Optimum ID.
  2. Enter your Password.
  3. Review the Terms of Service and tap the check box signifying agreement.
  4. Then select either Automatic Sign In or Manual Sign In. If you choose to register your device with automatic sign in, your device will connect automatically each time you come within range of an Optimum WiFi hotspot. Click here for additional information about automatic sign in. When using manual sign in, you will have to enter your Optimum ID and password each time you sign in.

Connecting To Optimum WiFi: Android Devices

Android devices are WiFi enabled and can be used with Optimum WiFi to access the Internet.
Click here to view a video tutorial about connecting to Optimum WiFi with an Android phone.

Simply follow the steps outlined below and you'll be surfing the Web with Optimum WiFi in no time.

Enable WiFi

  1. From the HOME screen, tap the MENUbutton
  2. Tap Settings
  3. Tap Wireless & networks


  4. Tap the WiFi check box in order to turn WiFi on. The phone will scan for available wireless networks.




Connect to the Optimum WiFi Network

  1. Tap WiFi settings. The network names and security settings of detected WiFi networks will be displayed in the WiFi networks section.


  2. Find optimumwifi from the list of available networks (SSIDs) and tap it. You will then be automatically connected to the Optimum WiFi network.

Also, the WiFi icon  will appear in your phone's status bar at the top of the screen when it's connected to a WiFi network. It will show connection strength as well. So the more bars you see, the stronger your WiFi connection. Once you've joined a WiFi network manually, your Droid automatically joins it whenever the network is in range. If more than one previously used network is in range, your device will join the one last used.

Other Internet Service Providers

If you subscribe to any of the following internet service providers, click below for instructions on how to connect to Optimum WiFi

Finding the MAC Address on a Samsung Smartphone

The Media Access Control (MAC) address is a unique 12-character identifier (e.g. 00-00-00-XX-00-X0) for a specific piece of hardware, like the network adapter located in WiFi devices.

If you are using Optimum.net to register a WiFi device, you'll need to to know the device's MAC address. Registering a device allows you to access the Optimum WiFi network without having to login.

Finding the MAC Address on a Samsung Smartphone

To locate the MAC Address of your WiFi-enabled Samsung smartphone, follow these steps:

  1. From the main screen, select Menu.
  2. Select Settings.
  3. Select WiFi.
  4. Select Available networks.
  5. Select Options.
  6. Select View Details.
  7. Scroll to Handset MAC Address.
Note: These steps may differ depending on the device you have. For more specific instructions, please refer to the documentation that came with your smartphone.

Tuesday, 5 January 2016

SIM Information Service

SIM Information System

PTA – Online SIM Information System (State of Telecom Industry in Pakistan)

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has developed a SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) information system to address associated risks on security and to ensure subscription regulations in cellular sector.

The objective of the project is to provide a consumer-based facility to mobile subscribers in Pakistan by which they would be able to find out the total number of SIM(s) registered against their respective CNIC number with each mobile operator.




You will get a response with number of connections issued against this CNIC for 6 companies (Zong, Mobilink, Warid, Zong, Telenor and UFone).
Service wont tell you cell numbers, instead it will actually tell you amount of numbers.
For Instance:
Zong 3, Mobilink 3, UFone 0, Telenor 2, Warid 0
Total 8.

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority – PTA SIM Information System

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